Earlier this year, the Brooklyn based band Underground System released their debut LP "WHAT ARE YOU", on https://soundcloud.com/SoulClapRecs and embarked on a national label tour. The female-fronted group have cultivated a sound as inimitable as its members. Something familiar and referential that simultaneously projects a fiercely original energy, the band synthesises elements of afrobeat, new wave, dance music, and contemporary classical performance - a joy we urge you to further discover beyond this premiere. Underground System are now slated to make their European debut in December, and as demonstrated in this feature, release a trio of remixes from storied German DJ and Running Back label head Gerd Janson.
The original of 'Just A Place' is a sun filled, high energy sonic jaunt, which trudges over the boundaries of what might be considered as dance music - reminding us all, this is a collection of highly skilled musicians we are dealing with here. As you might expect, Gerd maintains the energy initially encapsulated in the inception of the track in each three of his re-imaginations. We're featuring his 'Drum Track' which as you might expect, is predominantly a percussive number - yet, holding the structural versatility akin to something more melodic. This is undoubtably a must have for Jockeys. A real mid-set energy raiser, sporting twisted and transformed flecks of the original piece.
Listen to the original live at NY's 'Paste Studios' here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPGSCbwOnBo